Youth Fishing Derby Results
Here are the results of the June 7th “Geneseo Ikes “Youth Fishing Derby.” There were 119 kids that were entered in the Saturday event.
Age Group 2-5: 1st Aliah Barker, 2nd Connor Flaherty, 3rd Sawyer Simpson, 4th Chloe Garrison, 5th Brautlee McKee, 6th Deklan Fleming.
Age Group 6-9: 1st Gracie Flaherty, 2nd Maddie Flaherty, 3rd Alexll Valencia, 4th Cohen Heller, 5th Beckham Arnold, 6th Micah Medina.
Age Group 10-12: 1st Kenzie Jenis, 2nd Bentley Blaser, 3rd Walter Newberg, 4th Noah Hutchinson, 5th Jordan Johnson, 6th Beckett Clendenin.
Age Group 13-16: 1st Faith Kuster, 2nd Carter Robb, 3rd Hannah Wildermuth, 4th Zachary Blank, 5th Maci Gorman, 6th Alex Henry.
Sorry if there are any mis-spelled names. Sometimes it’s hard to read the printing on the register slips. Sorry I did not get this information sooner, but I was on vacation. Thank you goes to all the kids, parents, and volunteers for providing a fun morning.
Cape Cod
We returned from a nice week at Boston and Cape Cod. We went with our daughter, DeeDee and son-in-law, Dave. That daughter of ours is something else. She had every detail planned out. We rented a van as Dave had to use an electric scooter and I had to use a walker. We used wheel chairs at both Midway and Logan airports. Midwest Airlines were very helpful for we handicap. I also like that passengers can sit where they want, no assigned seats.
From the airport we drove two hours (DeeDee did all the driving) to Cape Cod. My mother and step-father lived on the ‘Cape for many years and we would visit them along with our kids.
We stayed at the Best Western Motel at West Yarmouth. We visited some neat museums and harbors. One commercial fishing boat came in loaded with “skates.” They are related to the shark and stingray, but have no poison barb. They’re considered good eating.
One of the many highlights was whale watching which is always a must when visiting the ‘Cape. We took a sightseeing boat out of Barnstable.
It takes over an hour to reach where the humpbacks were feeding. We saw 11 whales and some gray seals. To see these giant whales is just totaling amazing. The seas were a little rough, with cold temps and rain, but all worth it, for sure!
We visited some old-time friends, Louis and Louise Dmeo, while on the Cape. Some years ago they won the Connecticut Lottery (23 Mil). They moved from a nice home to an amazing dwelling at 5.1 Mil. They are both in their low ‘90s, and while they have their ailments, they are both sharp of mind. It was lots of fun visiting with them, but as we waved good-by I felt sad knowing all of us probably we won’t see each other again.
When in Boston on the last day we visited the USS Constitution and Museum. Of course, seafood is a must and we had to have lobster rolls. There is more to tell, but you may be yawning by now. Suffice to say it was a great time and again, a big “Thank You” to our daughter who did an amazing job making all the reservations, driving and so on.
How ‘Yer Garden Grows
I hope your garden is doing well. Our tomatoes, spinach, onions and beans are really looking great. The same holds true in our flower gardens. Mother Nature has, so far, given us some good moisture at the right times. Let’s hope our area farmers benefit from the needed rains.
Maple City Band & Others
Here are the remaining concerts. Great music and great food social!!!!
July 1: Maple City German Band
July 4th: Maple City Band
July 8: Miracle Bluegrass
July 15: Maple City Band
July 22: German Big Band
July 29: Big River Brass Band
Humor
Yesterday I called my landlord and I said to him, “I’ve got a leak in my sink!” He said, “Go ahead, I’m not judging!”